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Trout
and salmon fly
fishing
Patagonia, Coyhaique area
XI Region / CHILE |
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Rate:
U$S
2200.-
Package
/ Per person
6
fishing days / 6 nights
Minimum
2 anglers
Terms
& Conditions
> Season:
November
- April
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Included:
Transfer Balmaceda Airport / Lodge / Balmaceda Airport,
6-night accommodation in cabins with all meals and non
alcoholic drinks, 6-days fishing with 1 guide per 2
anglers, access to lakes, lagoons and private areas.
> Not included:
Air
or ground transportation fare to Balmaceda, personal
insurance, spirits, fishing license, tips and other
personal expenses, fishing equipment and flies.
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Extras:
- License: U$D 50.-
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GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Coyhaique is located 1,649 km from Santiago de Chile.
The closest airport is in Balmaceda, just 55 km from
the city and the journey between the two airports takes
3 hours. It is a 1-hour drive from Balmaceda to the
cabbins or the Lodge where the anglers stay.
Coyhaique is regarded as one of the best flyfishing
destinations in the world. Its reputation is becoming
increasingly important due to the vast variety of species,
the quality of the fishing, the amazing landscapes and
the great hospitality of the people.
The fly fishing in the Aysen area offers good quantity
and quality of catches as it is home to Brown and
Rainbow Trout (some of them reach 14 pounds) and
up to 40-pound Chinook or King Salmon, from December
through February.
The fishing days may change from day to day, as they
depend on the weather and fishing conditions. We fish
the rivers Ñirehuao, Emperador Guillermo, Simpson,
Mañihuales, Cisnes, several spring creeks in the
area and lagoons with private access and sections, such
as Cerro Castillo and La Tapera. We only work with
2 experienced guides, so we can take up to 4 anglers
per week. 4x4 vehicles, catarrafts and belly boats
are provided.
SUGGESTED
PACKAGE:
DAY 1
Arrival in Balmaceda and transport to the Lodge or Cabbins.
Fishing in the afternoon in Pontoons NRS. In the evening,
cocktail and welcome dinner.
DAY 2
Breakfast and heading to one of the rivers to fish big
brown and rainbow trout. Shore lunch. Fishing in the
afternoon and return to the cabbins in the evening.
Dinner.
DAY 3
Breakfast at 7.30 am. Fishing big trout from Pontoon
NRS in a private lake. Shore lunch and return to the
Lodge in the afternoon. If the client wants and has
already asked for it before the trip, camping by the
lake is possible. In both cases, the lunch consists
of a delicious Patagonian asado (grilled meat).
DAY 4
Breakfast at 7.30 am. Float fishing the river or lake
to fish a full day. Lunch is included. Return to the
lodge. Patagonian lamb for dinner.
DAY 5
Breakfast at 7.30 am. Fishing in the spring creeks in
the area. Lunch. Dinner.
DAY 6
Breakfast at 7.30 am. Fishing the lakes and rivers in
the area. Lunch. Dinner.
DAY 7
Breakfast at 7.30. Fishing the rivers in the area in
the morning or resting. Lunch and transport to Balmaceda.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
The anglers stay in comfortable rooms with a good heating
service and private bathroom. The meals are included
in the program and they are abundant and carefully prepared.
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HOW
TO GET THERE:
There
are daily flights from Santiago de Chile to Balmaceda
airport and from here to Coyhaique area. A member
of the staff will be waiting to drive you to the lodge.
Domestic flights can be arranged.
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Fly Fishing tackle and
Equipment:
Wading
All of our fishing is in rivers and streams, wading
from the coast. One pair of fly weight chest waders
and one pair of neoprene chest waders is recommended.
The new waders "non-condensation" is the best for walking.
The comfort of your wading shoes is very important also.
Rods
Bring 2-3 rods. A good combination is:
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9-91/2; 5/6 weight single handed rod.
-- 9-91/2; 7/8 weight single handed rod.
Lines
We suggest:
--Floating lines for each rod.
--Sink tip lines 5-8. (like Scientific Angler Ultra
2 wet tip IV 10 or Tenny Nymph Tip)
--Shooting head sink tip line 5-8 weight (Teeny T200
or T300 or shooting line sink V).
--Optional: Intermediate sinking line. Baking 75-100
yards is sufficient.
Leaders
From 4 to 12 feet long. Tippet material is extremely
important in Chile. The trout are very strong and powerful.
Your tippet material should be sheer resistant as well
as have the maximum breaking strength in small daymeters.
Flies
Bring plenty of flies. You can lose 6-10 flies a day
on snags, in trees, by breaking off fish or on stones.
Streamers: Woolly Buggers (black and olive, size
10 to 6), Muddler Minnows, Clouser Minnows (black and
white), Flash-a-bugger's, Double Bunnies and Bunny Leaches.
Nymphs: Caddis Pupa, Caddis Larvae, Callibaetis,
Hare's Ear, Prince, Pheasant Tail, Dragonfly, Damsel
Fly and Girdle Bugs.
Dry
Flies: Adult Dragonflies, Damsel, Caddis, Mayflies,
Midges, Brown Elk Hair Caddis (size 10), Royal Wolf
(size 6 to 16), Stimulators (6 to 12), Parachute Adams
(all sizes), Irresistible (14), Madam X (10), emergent
Caddis and Spinner (coffee); Hoppers (all sizes); Chernobyl
Ant (size 10 to 6). Any terrestrial fly including mouse,
beetle, spider and others with many rubber legs.
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